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Digital Collaborative Tools, Strategic Communication, and Social Capital: Unveiling the Impact of Digital Transformation on Organizational Dynamics

Oluwaseun Oladeji Olaniyi, Jennifer Chinelo Ugonnia, Folashade Gloria Olaniyi, Aisha Temitope Arigbabu, Chinasa Susan Adigwe

Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · pp. 140–156 · Published 11 Mar 2024

10.9734/ajrcos/2024/v17i5444

Abstract

The rapid advancement of digitalization has significantly impacted how organizations operate, with collaborative tools like Asana, Trello, and Slack becoming integral to fostering internal communication, collaboration, and social capital. Despite their widespread adoption, the comprehensive impact of these tools on organizational culture, employee engagement, and social capital remains underexplored. This study aims to bridge this gap by examining the potential of digital collaborative tools to enhance organizational social capital and exploring the role of strategic communication and digital inclusivity in this process. Utilizing a quantitative research approach, data were collected from 557 professionals through a survey distributed via LinkedIn. The questionnaire, designed with Likert scale closed-ended questions, focused on the utilization of collaborative tools and their perceived impact on communication, collaboration, and social capital within organizations. Multiple regression analysis was employed to test four hypotheses related to the effects of digital tool usage on organizational dynamics. The findings reveal that digital tools significantly enhance communication and collaboration within organizations, with the frequency and purpose of tool usage being key factors. Moreover, digital tool usage for networking and the quality of interactions facilitated by these tools were found to positively impact the development of social capital. However, challenges in integrating digital tools were shown to negatively affect this development, though technical support and training could mitigate these effects. Interestingly, the introduction of a 'social score' feature within digital tools was perceived positively, indicating its potential to further engage users and enrich organizational social capital. This study underscores the importance of adopting a strategic approach to implementing digital tools, emphasizing their role beyond operational efficiency to include the enhancement of social interactions and organizational culture. Recommendations include fostering digital tool usage for networking, providing adequate technical support and training, and exploring the integration of 'social score' features to incentivize engagement and collaboration.

Digital transformation organizational social capital collaborative tools communication employee engagement strategic communication digital inclusivity social score feature

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